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Cabo Verde: Arable land (% of land area)

In , Cabo Verde's Arable land (% of land area) was 12.41.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Cabo Verde ranks #85 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Cabo Verde Arable land (% of land area) trend

Highlights

Peak
12.41
Trough
11.91
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Arable land (% of land area)
12.4069
12.4069
12.4069
12.4069
12.4069
12.4069
12.4069
12.4069
12.4069
12.4069

About Arable land (% of land area)

Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.

Indicator code: AG.LND.ARBL.ZSCategory: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was Cabo Verde's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
In 2023, Cabo Verde's Arable land (% of land area) was 12.41, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cabo Verde's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
Cabo Verde's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Cabo Verde rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
In 2023, Cabo Verde ranked #85 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Cabo Verde's Arable land (% of land area) compare to the world average?
The global average for Arable land (% of land area) in 2023 was 13.93, so Cabo Verde is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 of 48.
What is Arable land (% of land area) and how is it measured?
Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.